Chief Financial Officer

Lucky Lab Coffee is a fast-growing coffee and bakery brand rooted in community, dogs, and high-quality products. With strong traction near the University of Texas and successful suburban drive-thru models, we are entering a phase of rapid expansion, with plans to open 3–4 additional locations over the next 18 months.

We are looking for a hands-on finance leader to help guide this growth.

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Role Overview

This is not a traditional CFO role.

We are seeking a highly practical, operator-minded finance partner who can work directly with ownership to drive financial clarity, support expansion decisions, and build scalable systems.

This role will initially be part-time (15-20 hours/week) with the potential to grow into a full-time leadership position as the company scales.

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategic Finance & Growth

• Build and maintain a dynamic financial model to support multi-location expansion
• Evaluate new store opportunities (ROI, payback period, capital requirements)
• Develop and manage 12-month cash flow forecasts
• Support financing strategy (debt, capital planning)

Operational Finance

• Create and track unit-level economics (per location profitability)
• Establish weekly financial dashboards (labor %, COGS %, sales trends)
• Partner with operations to improve margins and efficiency

Systems & Infrastructure

• Oversee and improve accounting workflows (in partnership with external firm or internal team)
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Build scalable processes for AP/AR, payroll, and sales tax compliance

Ownership Support

• Act as a thought partner to the founder on key decisions
• Provide real-time financial insights—not just month-end reporting
• Help prioritize growth opportunities and capital allocation

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What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Clear, reliable financial model for expansion
• Weekly visibility into cash and performance
• Defined unit economics across all locations
• Reduced owner involvement in financial admin (including sales tax)
• Confident, data-backed decision-making for new and existing locations

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Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years in finance, with experience in multi-unit retail, hospitality, or restaurants
• Experience supporting or leading business expansion
• Strong understanding of unit economics and cash flow management
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, founder-led environment
• Hands-on and willing to build systems from the ground up
• Experience working as a fractional or early-stage finance leader is a plus

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Compensation

• Part-time / fractional structure (15–20 hours/week)
• Monthly retainer or hourly structure based on experience
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership role in the future

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How to Apply

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